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What a Urologist Wants You to Know About Peyronie’s Disease (opens in a new tab)

menshealth.com · 2026-10-01

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Claim 1 of 8Not checkedPeyronie’s disease involves a buildup of scar tissue in the penis and affects an estimated six to 10 percent of people with penises between the ages of 40 to 70, according to the Cleveland Clinic.View evidenceHide evidence

As stated6% to 10% among people with penises ages 40 to 70

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Claim 2 of 8Not checkedThe majority of men with Peyronie’s, approximately 90 percent, have no identified etiology, and the article says bending and buckling during axial loading can cause microtears that lead to scar formation.View evidenceHide evidence

As statedapproximately 90 percent have no identified etiology

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Claim 3 of 8Not checkedIf Peyronie’s disease has been present for less than 12 months, it is described as the acute phase, and the article says there is a 20 percent chance the condition could resolve on its own, so invasive treatments are not recommended during the first year.View evidenceHide evidence

As stated20 percent chance of spontaneous resolution

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Claim 4 of 8Not checkedTraction therapy is presented as a first-line option in the acute phase and also used in the chronic phase; the article says different devices require different schedules and that curvature improvement is about 30 percent.View evidenceHide evidence

As statedabout 30 percent improvement in curvature

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Claim 5 of 8Not checkedFor chronic Peyronie’s disease with a 30- to 90-degree curve and a palpable plaque, the article says collagenase clostridium histolyticum (Xiaflex) is used in injection cycles and that benefit may appear after three to four injections.View evidenceHide evidence

As statedthree to four injections before benefit is seen

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Claim 6 of 8Not checkedOther injection options mentioned are verapamil and interferon alpha 2B, but the article says both have downsides and are generally less appealing to patients.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 7 of 8Not checkedSurgical options include plication, grafting, and penile prosthesis placement for men with severe curvature, shortening, or severe erectile dysfunction.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 8 of 8Not checkedThe article says the main risks of leaving Peyronie’s untreated are penile deformity, possible injury during intercourse, instability of the penis, and pain or difficulty with sexual activity.View evidenceHide evidence

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